One Pot Pasta Recipe {Tomato Basil}
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Pasta Recipe {Tomato Basil}
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A super simple dinner made with hearty penne pasta, vibrant tomatoes, fresh spinach and basil, rich parmesan and pancetta and a seasoned broth. Everything is cooked together in one pot for a flavorful, hearty, and hassle-free dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 oz. pancetta, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth, or more as needed
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz. (3 3/4 cups) penne pasta (tested with Barilla)
- 1 1/2 cups (1.5 oz) chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup (2.2 oz) finely shredded parmesan, divided
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Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a 5 or 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and saute 2 minutes.
- Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Pour in vegetable broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a simmer, stir in pasta.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is nearly al dente, about 11 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Let rest a few minutes off heat, add another splash of broth if needed.
- Toss in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the spinach and basil.
- Drizzling servings with remaining 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan.
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4.8
18 reviews
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